Introduction to the CommunicationWheel® describes how psychological Type influences interpersonal communication using a colorful wheel graphic to represent communication patterns of the 16 MBTI® types. (8.5 x 11 format, 45 pages)

Introduction to the CommunicationWheel® is based on the CommunicationWheel System developed by Henry L. Thompson, Ph.D. Beginning with an excellent overview of communication and Type languages, it also includes detailed descriptions of the 4 languages, 8 dialects and 16 styles in easy-to-read table format. Also included is a communication style portrait for each of the sixteen psychological Types. The CommunicationWheel is a powerful tool for the Type practitioner as well as a helpful take-away for MBTI training. 

This book provides the user with:

• An explanation of how the 16 MBTI Types communicate

• Descriptions of the four Type languages, eight Type dialects and sixteen Type communication styles

• A communication style portrait for each of the sixteen psychological types

• A CommunicationWheel^® graphic and instructions for use

• Techniques for learning Type languages

• Examples of how to use the CommunicationWheel^® in various settings

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction

Part II: Type Languages (Perceiving & Judging Languages, LanguageWheel, Language Preferences)

Part III: Type Dialects (Perceiving & Judging Dialects, Dialect Doors, DialectWheel)

Part IV: Type Styles (Perceiving & Judging Styles)

Part V: The CommunicationWheel^® (Construction, Using)

Part VI: Special Applications (Learning Type Languages, Language Flexibility, Mediation, Problemsolving, Teams/Workgroups, Families, Marriage Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Coaching)

Appendices

   A - Resources

    B - Style Profiles (All 16)